How to Tether Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini as Mobile Hotspot

How to Tether Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini as Mobile Hotspot

Wanna know how to tether Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini as mobile hotspot? This feature is not a new feature, and although most of users in United States have applied for some sort of data plan, you never know when you will have no connectivity for your other gadgets. That is why we are posting this tips on how to set Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini as a mobile hotspot for your tablet or laptop.

Tips to Tether Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini as Mobile Hotspot

Requirements for tethering in Galaxy s5 mini

First of all, you need to have that Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini, of course. You also need an active data plan on your phone. One important thing to remember is to do this tips when you have a full unlimited data plan. Alternatively, for those without unlimited data plan you may also use the tips during emergency, because making your Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini a mobile hotspot and sharing data connection via WiFi might spend your data limit in no time.

How to Setup Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini as Mobile Hotspot

Swipe down from the Galaxy S5 Mini home screen, and from the Notification menu tap on the Settings icon (it’s on the upper right side)

From the Galaxy S5 Mini Settings menu, scroll down and search for “Tethering and Wi-Fi Hotspot”. Tap on it.

You will see a On/Off toggle on the top of the screen. Use that to enable the WiFi hotspot on your Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini

See and remember the name of your S5 Mini hotspot, and the setting’s done

Now you can go to your tablet or laptop, search for available WiFi connection, and connect to the new Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini mobile hotspot

Last but not least, we would like to remind you that enabling Mobile hotspot feature will drain your battery faster. It also allows other devices to consume your data connection. If you are not using an unlimited data plan, make sure you have good data management skills to avoid rocketing phone bill.
How to Tether Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini as Mobile Hotspot